Chapter 717: Head May Be Severed, Blood May Flow, but the Sharp Resolve Must Not Be Lost

Jiang Chen's single thrust hits the core directly.

The weaker a law is, the more concrete it becomes.

Things like wind, water, fire can be felt in reality, so they are the easiest to comprehend.

By contrast, light and darkness are more ethereal, making them harder to grasp.

Even within the third tier, the laws of light and darkness are somewhat stronger.

In the third tier there are not only some element‑type laws visible to the naked eye, but also some invisible laws.

For example, laws of illusion, slumber, and the like.

Then come the second‑tier laws, which are completely unseen and intangible, only approachable indirectly for comprehension.

As for the first tier, it is even more so, and the difficulty is higher.

Jiang Chen said, "My teacher seems to have comprehended the Killing Law."

Antares replied, "You mean that little fellow who wields a blade? He has grasped the Killing Aura Law; if he advances further, he could ascend to the Killing Law."

"Laws can ascend?" Jiang Chen found it novel; how could a law ascend?

What could the Thunder Law, which he studies most, ascend to?

Antares said, "For example, your teacher's current Killing Aura Law could someday ascend to the Killing Law."

There is also one who fights with fists; he has grasped the Great Strength Law, which could later ascend to the Strength Law.

Another uses formations; he has two possible ascension paths: Body Formation and Seal Formation.

Jiang Chen immediately asked, "What about the elemental laws?"

The elemental laws can also ascend; for instance, the Fire Element Law could become Stellar Fire, Eternal Fire, or Unextinguished Fire.

Your adept Thunder Law could also ascend to Burst Star Thunder, Nine‑turn Purple Thunder, Heaven‑Destroying Thunder, and so on.

"However, my advice is: if possible, focus solely on comprehending the Time Law."

"In the face of the Time Law, all these chaotic laws are trash."

The Time Law isn't that easy to grasp; just look at Antares's demeanor.

Even things Antares can't comprehend would still require a great deal of time for you to grasp.

So before that, you need to have at least one skill at your disposal.

"How many different laws can one comprehend?" Jiang Chen asked.

Antares chuckled, "You may comprehend as many as you wish; however, the more laws you pursue, the greater the difficulty."

"Usually one specializes in one or two; otherwise you'll dabble here and there and only skim the surface."

"Time slips away, lifespan wanes, and everything becomes void."

Antares, like an elder, earnestly instructs Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen heeded its words, "Do you still wish to continue grasping the Time Law? I can keep going."

Antares shook his head, "No need; your Time Law is still too weak to grasp anything."

"When your Time Law becomes strong enough, I could then help you comprehend it, but that isn't a matter of days; it may take years or decades, and you can't afford to waste that time now."

Jiang Chen truly cannot afford to waste time now.

Wasting ten days or half a month isn't a big deal.

But squandering a dozen years is something he couldn't bear.

Jiang Chen didn't hold back, "In the future, when I'm free and the laws are stronger, I'll let you fully comprehend them."

Antares hummed, "Fine, you may go now. Where do you want to go? I'll take you there."

Jiang Chen thought for a moment, a fierce killing intent flashing in his eyes, "Can you send me to the Dragon Race?"

Antares asked oddly, "Didn't you already reach an agreement with Lili An? Leave the Dragon Race matter to it, so why aren't you planning to cooperate with her?"

Jiang Chen shook his head, "Collaboration will continue, but I have my own ideas."

"Some matters cannot be handled through others."

"I will do one part, Lili An will do another, and the remaining part will be left to the Human Race."

"The Human Race's sharp resolve must not vanish, and hatred cannot end merely because of my cooperation."

"To end hatred, the Human Race must do it themselves, even at the cost of blood, even with sacrifices."

"I can stir the waters, but I cannot act in their place."

"The Human Race's accumulated hatred over the years should ultimately be ended by them."

In the hearts of the Human Race lies a dream: to enter the Abyss World and personally eradicate the Abyss Demon.

Jiang Chen spoke at length, all from his heart.

Antares pondered for a while, indicating he didn't quite understand.

Its thinking is simple, not that complicated.

But if it is as Jiang Chen described.

Antares said, "Have you considered that, with your choice, the Human Race might suffer considerable casualties."

Jiang Chen nodded, "I know, but some things must be ended by their own hands."

Jiang Chen spoke decisively, and Antares said no more.

Although it still cannot comprehend, it unconditionally supports Jiang Chen's approach.

After all, they are friends.

Jiang Chen has his own considerations.

The Human Race's hatred toward the Abyss Demon has become too deep.

If one day the Human Race were suddenly told that the Abyss Demon and the Dragon Race are at war, both sides would be ruined.

The Human Race would instantly lose its purpose, which is not good for the entire species.

When the edge is exhausted and the Blade becomes dull, the Human Race may completely lose its sharpness.

Jiang Chen does not want to do that; he wants the Human Race to keep its former sharpness, to press forward unhesitatingly, and to reach a broader sky.

After learning so much, he is very clear that the Abyss Demon and the Dragon Race are nothing at all.

This is only a fragment world, merely insignificant cannon fodder.

Perhaps in the future the Human Race will still have to face stronger, more terrifying opponents, and must not lose its edge.

This decision was not made by Jiang Chen alone, but was decided after discussing with Li Xueru and others.

Li Xueru and Jiang Chen share the same view: the Human Race does not fear bloodshed; in the past millennia it has shed a great deal of blood and does not fear doing so again.

But the Human Race cannot lose its edge.

The Dragon Race's world differs in many ways from the Human Race's world.

Here the sky appears a dark red, the air flows with intense fire element, and is accompanied by whiffs of sulfur.

Jiang Chen has seen descriptions of the Dragon Clan World from the limited data.

The Dragon Race's world is divided by elements, each element occupying its own region.

At the center of the Dragon Clan World lies the Long Huang Palace.

Now the area I am in is the fire‑element region; dragons born here are generally adept at fire element.

After entering the Dragon Race, Jiang Chen did not act directly, but began to reinforce the Undead Legion and the skeleton giant dragons.

Since mastering the Summon Skeleton Giant Dragon skill, an additional attribute—a Dragon Nest—has appeared.

The function of the Dragon Nest is exactly the same as Summoning Space or Lich Space; it is a place to house skeleton giant dragons.

There are currently 1,000 Dragon Nests, indicating Jiang Chen can summon 1,000 skeleton giant dragons.

Skeleton giant dragons, like skeletons, can benefit from the Lich General's skill bonuses and possess combat power virtually approaching Divine Level.

It can be said that, aside from Ku Lou Wang, this is Jiang Chen's strongest Summoned Entity at present.

After reaching level 80, not only are its own attributes greatly increased, but all skills are comprehensively enhanced.

The Comprehensive Amplification Talent has reached Divine Power Level 9, granting a ninetyfold amplification to virtually all skills.

The Undead Legions have also become more powerful.